**Press Release**
**January 8, 2025**
**Sindh High Court Bar Association**
**Karachi, Pakistan**
**Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, ASC, President of Sindh High Court Bar Association, Meets with Sindh Law Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar**
On January 6, 2025, Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, President of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), held a pivotal meeting with Mr. Zia ul Hassan Lanjar, the Honorable Minister for Law, Justice, and the Home Department of the Government of Sindh. The meeting was a significant step in addressing the long-standing issue of extending unlimited pecuniary jurisdiction to the District Courts in the Karachi Division.
During the discussion, Minister Lanjar assured the Bar President that the legislative process for the extension of this jurisdiction has already commenced. He further confirmed that the appropriate law would soon be passed by the Sindh Assembly, marking an important breakthrough for the legal community and the public.
This move is seen as a critical milestone for the judicial system in Sindh, underscoring the government’s commitment to improving the legal framework and ensuring the timely delivery of justice to the people. The SHCBA president, Barrister Metlo, welcomed the development and highlighted the positive impact this change would have on enhancing the judiciary’s ability to handle civil matters efficiently.
Minister Lanjar expressed optimism regarding the progress and emphasized the importance of access to justice, particularly in a growing metropolis like Karachi. He also acknowledged the SHCBA’s role in advocating for the rights of both the legal community and the public.
The Sindh High Court Bar Association is hopeful that the extension of unlimited pecuniary jurisdiction will not only strengthen the judiciary but also improve the overall access to justice for practitioners and litigants alike.
